In The Spotlight with Abigail Pogrebin

In the Spotlight: Shai Held

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by one of today’s most prominent Jewish thinkers, Rabbi Shai Held, to discuss Judaism is About Love, his book that illuminates the true essence of Judaism by reclaiming the notion that love is foundational.

In the Spotlight: Francine Klagsbrun on Henrietta Szold

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by author Francine Klagsbrun to discuss her book that uses letters, diaries, and other archival documents to trace the life and legacy of Hadassah founder and Zionist icon, Henrietta Szold.

In the Spotlight: Daphne Lazar Price

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Daphne Lazar Price, executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA), to discuss her recent trip to Israel.

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Shlomo Brody

Executive Director of Ematai, Jerusalem Post columnist and author Rabbi Shlomo Brody joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss ideas from his book, "Ethics of Our Fighters: A Jewish View on War and Morality."

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Justin Pines, New CEO of JBS

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by Jewish leader and educator and the new CEO of JBS, Rabbi Justin Pines.

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin

Abigail Pogrebin is joined by rabbi and author Jeffrey Salkin to discuss "Tikkun Ha’am/Repairing Our People: Israel and the Crisis of Liberal Judaism," his book that invites readers to think deeply about the contemporary world and how Judaism has a stake in our political, religious, and cultural battles.

In the Spotlight: Dan Senor

Columnist, political adviser, podcast host, and Start-up Nation author, Dan Senor joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss his latest book The Genius of Israel.

In the Spotlight: Rabbi Sharon Brous

Rabbi Sharon Brous, founder and senior rabbi of LA's IKAR community and a leading voice at the intersection of faith and justice, sits with Abigail Pogrebin to discuss her first book, "The Amen Effect," about the power of community and showing up for each other.

In the Spotlight: Mitch Albom - "The Little Liar"

Bestselling author Mitch Albom joins Abigail Pogrebin to discuss "The Little Liar," his novel of hope and forgiveness that tracks how the intertwined lives of three young survivors are forever changed by the perils of deception and grace of redemption.

In the Spotlight: Adam Mansbach

Author Adam Mansbach discusses The Golem of Brooklyn, a romp through Jewish history and the American present that wrestles with deep questions of our humanity — the conflicts between faith and skepticism, tribalism and interdependence, vengeance and healing.